Very good point. I read recently that the Bombers are projected to finish the season ~$100-200k over the cap. Obviously that'll change with some creativity by Walters, but we're there already.
I would like to know where you read that because that number makes zero sense.
IIRC, I also read that on a tweet but it was based on the CFL capgeek version which is not really accurate.
In a radio interview prior to camp, I believe on TSN, Walters was asked if all the FA signings meant they may have to make personnel decisions based on the contracts as opposed to the talent. His answer (paraphrasing of course) was that they already knew prior to camp that they could choose the most expensive player as the starter at every position and still be comfortably under the cap.
I think, but am not positive, that this interview might have been done prior to the Westerman signing, but based on the tone of his answer I doubt the extra cash Westeman gets over the guy whose spot he took would be a factor either.
The Bombers and Walters are aware that players of high CFL value can shake loose every September. This is not a news flash for them. They will have planned for this. What I am curious about is what position we are in if Wild AND Muamba shake loose. I don't think Muamba will be coming back north this year, but if he does he's getting a prorated contract in the range of 200k, and unlike Wild, Muamba is a lock to turn into a bidding war, with maybe the Greenwood-rich Argos as the only team not making a call. How well are the Bombers prepared for that circumstance? Couldn't say.
You pay Muamba whatever you can and forget about Wild. Muamba is the better player, and he is Canadian.
